Best Generally Trivial Podcasts (2024)

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The Turtleneck Is Eating 27:24

21d ago27:24

27:24

The mics are ON, honey!!! (No seriously though). Grab a concoction, put on your sunglasses, and sink into the couch because life is good. Wait, was that an earthquake? Baby, that’s Keke Palmer.By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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Maya Angelou is Here! 45:21

28d ago45:21

45:21

Well hello there you little sapiosexuals! Sit back, relax, and let Maya Angelou take you on a sweet journey of love languages and compatibility. You’re beautiful, it’s true! This one goes out to you, PitbullBy Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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Counting Is Hard 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

Howdy little sexys! Are you ready to rock oot? Hope you're not too tired from running up and down the block with Jennifer Lopez! RIP Bob Follow us on Instagram at @becausewhynotpodBy Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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I'm Never Eating Pesto Again 37:49

2M ago37:49

37:49

WE’RE BACK BABY!!! Did you miss us??? If you’re working out, try to hold in that gas bubble! We’ve got a new season, new eras, and a BOB so we’re ready to boots the house down with Dora and Willy Wonka. Also if you don’t like puke sounds, here’s some exposure therapy babes. Thanks for spilling! Follow us on Instagram @becausewhynotpod or email us a…

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LIVE SHOW ANNO 1:24

1M ago1:24

1:24

Ohh look our Jen and Lucy are back at The Museum of Comedy on 04/04/24 ... join them on this auspicious looking date for a DOUBLE RECORD, prizes and special guests full info and tickets here - Museum of Comedy - What's On Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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110 Quizmas Stocking Fillers 56:14

5M ago56:14

56:14

It's that time again, when our hosts get all festive and invite past guests back to contribute a question in their quizmas open house! It's a yuletide trip down memory lane, where the wonderful people who were kind enough to appear on the show are also generous enough to be bothered for MORE of their time and come up with a question that will stump…

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109 ALWAYS a Crossword 45:12

5M ago45:12

45:12

We're back to the cutthroat world of crosswords in this episode, as we hear from The Times Crossword Champion 2023, Matthew Marcus! Matthew tells us about his journey to the top and how he managed to snatch victory from the reigning champ. Matthew also shares his quizzing life with us and it would appear that he's not too shabby at that either, als…

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Did A Bird Just Poop On Me? 45:40

5M ago45:40

45:40

Hey trolls, who let the dogs out? Get ready for another crazy episode of nonsense. This one goes out to Evan's dad, and maybe Britney Spears' dad too? And as Regina George Santos says, "sue me for having a life!"By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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108 Banishing Boredom with Board Games 36:08

5M ago36:08

36:08

As Christmas was looming large at the time of recording, Lucy and Jenny are fully focused on how to keep the family entertained on the big day itself, and so test out two of this year's big hitters -and one could argue rivals - in the festive boardgame market. How does playing Taskmaster IRL compare with an in-person version of Richard Osman's Hous…

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Instantly Burning Into Flames At Church 51:23

5M ago51:23

51:23

It's giving... chaos! On this episode we've got scandals, cryptic emails, pop culture history lessons, and overall offending every religion and music fanbase. So go tell someone's grandma at the nursing home "F you, we love Because Why Not"By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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107 Slapstick Quizzing, with Robin Ince 56:04

5M ago56:04

56:04

It's finally happened! After several attempts, diaries finally aligned with the stars and Lucy and Jenny could welcome the delightful Robin Ince to the show... Well, almost aligned, as it turned out that Jenny had to dash off for a secret TV gig during Robin's visit, but for a short time, we were able to have all three in the same room. Robin, as y…

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106 Going Blankety Blank, with Nigel Crowle 29:32

6M ago29:32

29:32

This week, Lucy and Jenny are delighted to welcome a man to the show who has worked in more TV shows than even he can care to remember, from Blankety Blank, to Odd One Out with Paul Daniels, and Talking Telephone numbers in between. Nigel Crowle has had an incredible career in TV and radio production, working on a huge number of shows and tells us …

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Gonna Gobble Later? 37:02

6M ago37:02

37:02

Hey Gerry! Happy Ovember, Happy Days Off, and Happy Gobble Day to all! This year we're especially thankful for Julianne Moore and ginger ale. Hopefully this year you'll be able to eat some butter like a banana. Did you eat? Well you better eat!By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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105 Booking Time with Lucy & Jenny 30:10

6M ago30:10

30:10

As the need for filling up the Christmas stocking gathers pace (at the time of record and release, anyhow) Lucy and Jenny have decided we deserve an early Christmas treat in the form of a snippet of their book, Fingers on Buzzers: From Bullseye to Pointless, a celebratory journey through the history of the Great British Quiz! As well as being avail…

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Butter, College Boy, and Crab Rolls (Part 2) 34:31

6M ago34:31

34:31

The tea was so good we had to come back again!!! This is the much anticipated part 2 of your worst date stories. I bet you didn't think it could get any worse, but oh it did! Thank you everyone for sending in your stories, you little sexys!By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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104 The Hundrethish Episode 32:21

6M ago32:21

32:21

Join Lucy and Jenny in their wild celebrations of the show's centenary episode, when you've guessed it, the quiz they night away with the theme ONE HUNDRED as a guide to the games and questions. It seems there are indeed a hundred ways to quiz your lovers, and the team show no signs of stopping now and are certainly not letting the fact that this i…

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Taxidermy, Diarrhea, and Terminal Illness (Part 1) 30:26

6M ago30:26

30:26

Buckle up baby, because it's going to be a good one!!! This episode is all about YOU! We asked our favorite people, the listeners, to share stories about their worst dates... and you delivered. Get ready to be gooped and gagged by these wild stories. It's so juicy, we had to break it into two parts! Hope you enjoy, you little sexys!…

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103 Hal Cruttenden's Quizzy Scrum 38:37

6M ago38:37

38:37

It's FOB Friday, and then team are joined by the wonderous comedian and competitive quizzer, Hal Cruttenden so he can have a good vent about all the quiz shows he's appeared on, but more importantly, all the shows he's yet to have been asked to do! Lucy also compiles a quiz which is as tenuous as it is wonderful, to connect the worlds of rugby and …

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He's A Piece Of Sh*t But The Food Was Good 47:30

6M ago47:30

47:30

Are you ready for some unsolicited dating advice??? Well this is the episode for you! Today we are reading THE LIST on where not to go on a first date. Hope you learn some dating tips... or not!By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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102 Crossing Words, with Mick Hodgkin 41:57

6M ago41:57

41:57

Most quizzers love taking their time over a crossword at the weekend and might even be partial to a puzzler book to take on holiday, but what's it like to work in the worlds of puzzles and crosswords professionally? Well, Jenny and Lucy decided to invite The Times and Sunday Times puzzles editor and crossword setter, Mick Hodgkin into the studio to…

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Scratch My Back Freddy 40:07

7M ago40:07

40:07

Are you afraid of the dark? This episode is all about FEAR! Do you have any irrational fears? Reoccurring nightmares? What's your favorite scary movie? Get ready for a spooky time as we talk about all of the things we're afraid of!By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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101 FOB LIVE: With Charlie Higson 1:06:39

7M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

A week is a long time in podcasting, as if you weren't at the live show conducted by Jenny and Lucy at The Museum of Comedy, you've had to wait a whole week to see what happened in part two of the Tim Vine / Charlie Higson double bill. Well, your patience is rewarded right now, as you can hear the brilliant episode with comedian, writer and grumpy …

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We're Getting Sued By Everyone 35:33

7M ago35:33

35:33

Happy spooky season! Do you believe that something will bring you good or bad luck? Today, we are explaining some unexplainable superstitions. This is going to be an interesting one...By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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100 FOB LIVE: With Tim Vine 50:57

7M ago50:57

50:57

Lucy and Jenny took to the stage to celebrate two incredible things, one - the launch of their fantastic book, available in the shops now - AND recording their 100th episode with the incredible Tim Vine as special guest! What a lovely night it was, huge thanks to the brilliant team at The Museum of Comedy for looking after us so well, and to everyo…

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No One Is Ducking 43:18

7M ago43:18

43:18

Thank you for being a friend! Today's episode is all about friendship. We talk about how we became friends, past arguments we've had, and what makes a good and bad friend. So go make a vodka cran and enjoy!By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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99 READ ALL ABOUT IT - BOOK SPECIAL 27:09

7M ago27:09

27:09

Extra, extra, read all about it... well, from the 12th October 2023 you CAN, as Lucy and Jenny have finally given the world what it wants and put pen to paper to bring you the first Fingers on Buzzers book 'Fingers on Buzzers: From Bullseye to Pointless, a Celebratory Journey Through the History of the Great British Quiz'. Not only will you find a …

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Back To School! 29:01

7M ago29:01

29:01

On our first episode, we're going back to school!!! With the new school year starting, we reminisce about some of our favorite memories from our younger years all the way to college. We also play a game of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader... and apparently we are not.By Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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98 Quiz Capsule, with Michael Fenton Stevens 37:19

7M ago37:19

37:19

Well, Lucy and Jenny have certainly managed to unearth a real treasure when it comes to this week's guest, as it just so happens to be, actor, writer and host of the hugely successful 'My Time Capsule' Podcast, the lovely Michael Fenton Stevens, who took time out to speak to us from the hardship of filming Death in Paradise in the Caribbean! Not on…

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97 Quizzing like it's 2011, with Gareth Gwynn 56:24

8M ago56:24

56:24

Welcome to another fantastic episode of FOB, where, thanks to this week's guest, we're gonna be quizzing like it's 2011! Lucy and Jen were thrilled to welcome comedy writer and radio panel quiz producer, Gareth Gwynn to the studio to take us down memory lane of some of the best (and not so best) topical quizzes we've heard on the wireless. AND our …

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96 FOB LIVE: With Tim Dowling 1:00:12

8M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

If you couldn't make it to the FOB live show at London Podcast Festival 2023, no problem, because you can now hear exactly what went down. Lucy and Jenny were delighted to be joined by the wonderful columnist, musician and now quiz show host, Tim Dowling, who shared some experiences of celebrity pub quizzes, beating Louis Theroux and discovering th…

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95 Settling the Score: With Ed Byrne 45:50

8M ago45:50

45:50

At long last, justice for Lucy, as scores get settled with her quizzing nemesis, Ed Byrne. As regular listeners know, Ed managed to drop a clanger on Pointless Celebrities which cost them the trophy - but has all been forgiven? Well, the team gathered in a karaoke booth during this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival to talk it all through, play some …

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94 Catching up on the Quiz 35:29

8M ago35:29

35:29

Well, well, well...what time do you call this? Our Lucy and Jenny are FINALLY back with a brand-new series, which promises some amazing guests and quizzy fun, but why on earth has it taken so long to record a new series? In this episode, not only do our hosts catch-up on all the quiz news and what they've been up to, including Lucy's hugely popular…

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93 ANNOUNCEMENTS GALORE! 1:24

10M ago1:24

1:24

Lucy and Jenny are back ... well, they soon will be and there is MUCH to talk about, not least a couple of opportunities to see them LIVE! Ticket link for London Podfest below and info for Edinburgh Fringe show! FOB AT THE FRINGE - ONE SHOW ONLY 7th August at The Laughing Horse, City Cafe 19 Blair Street, EH1 1QR Donations on the door LONDON PODCAS…

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92 The Bumper Christmas Edition with LES DENNIS 56:54

1+ y ago56:54

56:54

Time to do your best Noddy Holder impression .... IT'S CHRISTMAAAAASSS'! Yes, the FOB team are here to deliver a bumper edition to see you through the festive season, and beyond! As well as taking us through the Christmas TV quizzing schedules and indulging in some retro Mastermind questions, our Lucy and Jenny have also provided a wonderous bounty…

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S4E6 - Ruth Amos 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

52:04

In the season finale, co-star of the popular YouTube channel 'Kids Invent Stuff' Ruth Amos joins us as our first ever guest to discuss all of her pet hates. Grab a brew and tune in.By Nowt Worse

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S4E5 - Nowt Better 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

31:22

Grab a brew and tune into the first episode of our newest segment, 'Nowt Better', where we discuss the things that we love.By Nowt Worse

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S4E4 - Movies 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

Horror movie endings, Citizen Kane, people talking through films... Grab a brew and tune in as we discuss all the annoying thing about movies.By Nowt Worse

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S4E3 - Weddings 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

33:21

Thunder stealers, awkward small talk, drunk partners... Grab a brew and join us as we discuss our experiences as wedding guests.By Nowt Worse

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91 Samantha Baines' Geography Revision 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

51:10

Lucy and Jenny are here again and this week they are in great company, as they welcome comedian, actor, author, podcaster and activist, Samantha Baines! With so many strings to her bow, you would think that Samantha would be too busy to enjoy a quiz, well you assume wrong, as not only does our guest love a quiz, but as someone who lives with hearin…

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S4E2 - Hen Parties 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

Peaking too soon, Tragic Mike, mums playing Never Have I Ever?! Grab a brew and join us for this episode as we discuss Hen Parties!By Nowt Worse

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90 Lucy and Jenny's Quizmas Prep 29:02

1+ y ago29:02

29:02

Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once... Jenny and Lucy have decided to help you prep for the Christmas season by having a root through the charity shop for some retro board games and, as this year might not be the year to splash out on a new board game for the family to bicker around. We also hear what our hosts think of the Frank Paul…

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S4E1 - Anything Goes, Going, Going, Gone! 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

31:57

We're back for Season 4! How is that possible you ask? Your guess is as good as ours. Either way, we're glad to be back. Grab a brew and tune in.By Nowt Worse

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89 Laura Lexx's Quizzy Pivot 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

35:30

Hoooray, Lucy and Jenny are here again with a rather jazzy episode of FOB. Today they are joined by a lady whose eclectic knowledge covers every manner of subject from science to netball and a whole bunch more in between, We also have another stunning listener quiz to get our teeth into, so pick your teams and get involved - skipity boop. boop, boo…

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88 Lucy & Jen's Date Night Quiz 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

28:52

In another fantastic episode of FOB, Jenny and Lucy get together for a fun evening of quiz and decided to share the love with a guest who as well as being part of the QI Elves ensemble, is also behind daytime TV quiz, Tournament. And not only does James give us the inside scoop on how to break into elveing, but he also sets this week's listener qui…

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87 Tipping Point - the REAL story 49:41

1+ y ago49:41

49:41

WARNING: After listening to today's episode of FOB, you may never be able to watch Tipping Point in the same way again, as Jenny and Lucy welcome a real life whistleblower to the show! Owen Visser may seem like a mildmannerd writer and performer (and one half of the frankly BRILLIANT Mr Thing), but he is in fact a former contestant on the one and o…

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86 Christine Robinson's Revision Notes 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

37:00

What a joy it was to be joined by screenwriter and keen quizzer, Christine Robinson! Christine takes us through the journey of her appearance on BBC's teatime favourite 'Pointless' - what is it like to stand on that stage, which elements of her revision were useful and what does she wish she'd done differently? It's a rollercoaster, so strap-in! An…

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85 Beth Morrey's Sliding Doors Moment 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

34:50

This week our Lucy and Jenny welcomes a lady to the show who certainly know her way around a TV Quiz format, it's producer and writer, Beth Morrey! In this fantastic chat with our guest, we unearth the work that goes on behind the scenes in quiz development, that Noel Edmonds was the earliest adopter of video conferencing and how in an alternate re…

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84 The Nigerian Quiz Show Edition 18:46

1+ y ago18:46

18:46

Lucy and Jenny are back and this week they're INTERNATIONAL! Yes, we go live to Nigeria no less to speak with a man who appeared on the Nigerian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Tuoyo Presley Palmer. Tuoyo takes us through the selection process and gives is a very good tip on quelling pre quiz show nerves - but did he win? Well, you'll hav…

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83 James O'Brien's Pointless Celebrity beef 34:14

1+ y ago34:14

34:14

FOB series six continues to hit the ground running with broadcasting legend and serious quizzer, James O'Brien, who reveals what the shocking truth of happened behind the scenes on his Pointless Celebrities appearance - brace yourself, because the quizzing world will be rocked when they hear James' suspicion of foul play amongst his competitors - c…

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82 FOB LIVE WITH ANNEKA RICE 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

58:16

FOB is BACK for a brand-new series and what a way to kick things off ... If you're already missing your hot girl summer, then bask in the memory of THIS hot girl summer, when Lucy and Jen took themselves over to the beautiful island of Guernsey to entertain the masses at the lovely venue of St James ... but that's not all folks, because they were j…

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